Shadowboxing: Representations of Black Feminist Politics

by Joy James and Cleo Qian

Book Overview

Shadowboxing presents an explosive analysis of the history and practice of black feminisms, drawing upon political theory, history, and cultural studies in a sweepingly interdisciplinary work. Joy James charts new territory by synthesizing theories of social movements with cultural and identity politics. She brings into the spotlight images of black female agency and intellectualism in radical and anti-radical political contexts. From a comparative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312294492
• ISBN13: 9780312294496
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"